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US Equestrian Announces New Partnership with Training App Ridely

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/25/2021 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ridely, the leading equestrian training app, and a MemberPerk providing a discount on Ridely Pro for US Equestrian members. Ridely is both a training journal and an educational video library for equestrians. The digital journal functionality allows users to track training sessions, shoeing, competition results, and more. Upload photos and videos to track progress and create a training plan to achieve your goals....

Personal Best Scores Propel Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team to Commanding Win Over Canada in AGDF 9 CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/9/2019 5:14:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team ended the winter season with a dominant win over their Canadian opponents in the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) 9 CPEDI3* on March 8-9. Led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline, the team of David Botana, Rebecca Hart, Kate Shoemaker, and Roxanne Trunnell earned a cumulative score of 441.488, largely part to career high scores. As a result, their effort led to an all-time high team score for the U.S. Canada ended with...

2017 USEF Reining National Championships Set to Begin at Tulsa Reining Classic

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/1/2017 3:47:00 PM

2017 USEF Reining National Championships Set to Begin at Tulsa Reining Classic Lexington, Ky. – Top athletes have converged at the Tulsa Reining Classic in hopes of claiming a title in one of the 2017 USEF Reining National Championships. Both the Adequan $10,000 Added USEF Open National Championship presented by Markel Insurance CRI3* and the $2,000 Added USEF Youth National Championship will take place Friday, September 1, at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla. The open competitors will perform...

SS Arabians - A Straight Egyptian Breeder Makes the Most Difficult Decision

by ArabianHorseGlobal.com | 6/11/2011 9:49:15 AM

Rashad Ibn Sinan. Photo courtesy ArabianHorseGlobal.com. Sherri Soper has been breeding high quality straight Egyptian Arabian horses ever since she fell in love with a daughter of Alidaar over a decade ago. Alidaar, a full brother to national Champion Ruminaja Ali, was a popular and successful breeding sire and the mare, Aletheia (x Waseemah AHSA by El Moongi) turned out to be the investment of a lifetime for Sherri. The first foal she produced for SS Arabians was a wonderful grey mare by...

USEF Announces 2011 Eventing High Performance Training Session Schedule

by From the USEF Eventing Department | 1/14/2011 3:56:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The dates and locations of the 2011 Eventing High Performance Training Sessions with Capt. Mark Phillips are as follows: February 3 - 5 Meredyth South, Ocala, FL February 6, 8, 9 Three Runs Plantation, Aiken, SC February 10 - 12 El Campeon Farm, Thousand Oaks, CA February 16 - 17 Meredyth South, Ocala, FL February 21- 22 Three Runs Plantation, Aiken, SC February 23 - 25 Royal Oaks Farm, Thousand Oaks, CA March 2 - 5 Three Runs Plantation, Aiken, SC March 8 - 9 El Campeon Farm,...

Ashlee Bonds Wows the Crowd Los Angeles International Jumping Festival

by By Marnye Langer | 9/22/2009 4:50:00 PM

The Grand Prix of Los Angeles on September 19 was nothing short of spectacular as it opened with a live performance by Mishavonna, an American Idol Semi-Finalist, the National Anthem performed by a duet of violinists, and then there was the grand prix itself. After the exciting opening ceremonies, the crowd was primed for an exhilarating night of world-class show jumping, and the riders did not disappoint them. However, course designer Leopoldo Palacios made sure the riders worked for the...

Creating a Pipeline for the Future: George Morris Horsemanship Training Session for Top-Ranked U.S. Young Riders Debuts in January

by Brian Sosby | 9/26/2006 4:13:06 PM

(Lexington, KY)—With a goal of creating complete “horsemasters” and a pipeline for future U.S teams, George Morris will conduct a Horsemanship Training Session at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, Wellington, FL, on January 15-20, 2007. Hosted by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Stadium Jumping, Inc., and presented by Bates, the training session will include instruction each day by Morris. “This is not a clinic,” commented Morris. “This is a training session in all aspects...

Shawn Casady & Twister Move Up the Ranks to Claim Under 25 Championship at the National Horse Show

by Kenneth Kraus and Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 11/2/2014 4:36:44 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The final day of the $65,000 Sleepy P Ranch & Deeridge Farm Under 25 Championship at the 131st National Horse Show ultimately came down to two demanding rounds and an upset in the ranks as Shawn Casady and Twister made a comeback to seal the victory. Casady jumped from the fourth position to the first with a double clear today, finishing on a total of 6 penalties to lead the victory gallop for the inaugural championship. Shawn Casady and Twister (Shawn McMillen Photography)...

Beezie Madden takes Second in Thrilling GCT Grand Prix at Chantilly

by GCT Press Office | 7/21/2012 9:47:21 PM

Hans-Dieter Dreher & Magnus Romeo (Alan Davidson/GCT) Chantilly, France - The race for the overall Global Champions Tour 2012 championship intensified Saturday with three top riders closing in on series leader Edwina-Tops Alexander. The dramatic finale to the Grand Prix in Chantilly was a dramatic display of top-level show jumping in front of a huge crowd only days before the start of the Olympic Games. The competition was a testament to the exceptionally high calibre of GCT events with...

Horse Names at the 2010 Rolex Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone

by Leah Oliveto | 4/22/2010 12:17:00 PM

Rolex week is in full swing in Lexington. Not only do we have the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day presented by Bridgestone, but also Test Events for the Alltech World Equestrian Games in Dressage and Jumping. Should prove to be a very exciting week of competition and a glimpse at what’s to come in September. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event will present a star-studded field of athletes, with 53 riders representing eight countries. Even with a quick glance at the list or if you were present at the...